The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather forecast warning of potential thunderstorm at isolated locations in Islamabad and Kashmir on Sunday, September 4, 2023.
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Headline Inflation Soars to 27.4% in August 2023
Islamabad, September 1, 2023 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a staggering 27.4 percent year-on-year increase in headline inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), for the month of August 2023. This surge in inflation has raised concerns about the economic stability of the country.
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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Shrinks by Over 40% in the First Two Months of FY24
Karachi, September 1, 2023 – Pakistan’s trade deficit has undergone a significant contraction, decreasing by over 40 percent during the first two months of fiscal year 2023-24, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Prices of Wheat Flour, Sugar, and Tea Soar to Double in One Year
Islamabad, September 1, 2023 – Startling official statistics reveal that the prices of essential commodities, including wheat flour, sugar, and tea, have surged to nearly double their previous rates over the past year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Pakistan Increases Petrol to Rs 305.36 Per Liter and Diesel 313.84 from Sept 1
Islamabad, August 31, 2023: Pakistan has made an announcement on Thursday regarding a substantial increase in petroleum prices, set to take effect from September 1, 2023. In its bi-weekly review, the government has adjusted the petrol rate to Rs 305.36 per liter and raised the diesel price to Rs 313.84 per liter.
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Government to Address Inflated Electricity Bills Issue in Next 48 Hours: PM Kakar
Islamabad, August 31, 2023: Prime Minister Anwaar-Haq Kakar reassured the public on Thursday that the government is actively addressing the issue of inflated electricity bills and will present a solution within the next 48 hours.
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FBR Surpasses August Collection Target Despite Challenges
Islamabad, August 31, 2023 – The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has defied the odds and delivered a commendable performance in achieving its revenue target for August 2023.
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Pakistan Announces Petroleum Prices for First Half of September 2023
On August 31, 2023, Pakistan is scheduled to announce petroleum prices for first half of September 2023. The anticipated price hike, set to take effect from September 1, 2023, is a direct response to the alarming depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) against the US dollar.
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Thunderstorms to Drench Pakistani Tourist Spots Starting Sept 2
Karachi, August 31, 2023 – The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued a weather advisory predicting the onset of thunderstorms in several popular tourist destinations across the country from September 2, 2023.
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Petroleum Prices in Pakistan – Petrol and Diesel rates on August 30
Islamabad, August 30, 2023 – Pakistan has announced new prices for petroleum products, effective from August 30, 2023, which have witnessed a significant increase.
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